Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed
About this property
The Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed are located in the Bearwallow Park near Mogollon, New Mexico. Built in 1940 by the Works Progress Administration, they are one of three New Deal-era buildings in the Gila National Forest, which also include the El Caso Lookout Complex and the Mangas Mountain Lookout Complex. In 2006 the buildings were threatened by the Bear Fire, which burned across Bearwallow Mountain.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 87002473. It was listed on January 28, 1988.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed listed on the National Register?
Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed?
Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed?
The period of significance for Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
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